Barbara Mikulski: “My good friend and cosponsor from Virginia is absolutely right. This is a model program. It does not stir up resentment…”

“My good friend and cosponsor from Virginia is absolutely right. This is a model program. It does not stir up resentment because of three reasons. No. 1, it does protect our borders. No. 2, the local communities are enthusiastic about it because it has kept businesses open on our mutual eastern shore, the Chesapeake Bay, that have been running for over 100 years. The ladies go back home and then return again under appropriate legal authority. It is a model program. If all immigration policy worked this well, we wouldn't be in such turbulent times.”